What is the best yacht charter company in the BVI?

The best BVI charter company depends on your needs. BVI Yacht Charters, The Moorings, Sunsail, and Conch Charters are among the most highly rated. Read our independent reviews to compare all 14 companies.

How much does a BVI yacht charter cost?

BVI charter costs vary widely. A bareboat catamaran for a week typically costs $5,000–$15,000 plus provisioning, fuel, and mooring fees. Budget $2,000–$3,500 per person all-in for a week-long charter.

Do I need sailing experience to charter in the BVI?

For a bareboat charter you need proven sailing experience. If you're new to sailing, you can hire a skipper from any of the 14 charter companies we review. The BVI is considered one of the best destinations for beginner and intermediate sailors.

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Water Usage on a Charter Boat

Water usage on a boat needs to have everyone's attention to it. The issue created with no fresh water is that you'll incur costs to fill your tanks in both time and money. You'll also have to dock, and depending on location you may find yourself waiting.

Water usage on a boat needs to have everyone's attention to it.

The issue created with no fresh water is that you'll incur costs to fill your tanks in both time and money. You'll also have to dock, and depending on location you may find yourself waiting.

How Much Water Do You Have?

Most charter catamarans have 100–200 gallons of fresh water. For a crew of 4–6 people over a week, this is sufficient if used carefully. If you're profligate with water, you'll run out.

Water Conservation Tips

Showers: Take navy showers — wet yourself, turn off the water, soap up, turn on the water to rinse. A proper navy shower uses less than 2 gallons
Dishes: Use the two-basin method described in our dishes article
Teeth brushing: Turn off the tap while brushing
Cooking: Use seawater for boiling pasta and vegetables (rinse with fresh water)
Laundry: Don't do laundry on board — use a laundry service ashore

Filling Up

If you do run low on water, you can fill up at most marinas. The cost is typically $0.10–$0.20 per gallon. The bigger issue is the time it takes to find a marina, dock, and fill up.

Watermakers

Some charter boats are equipped with watermakers (reverse osmosis systems) that can produce fresh water from seawater. If your boat has one, learn how to use it before you leave the dock.